"I live in a retirement community—have lived here for 13 years—and have said in all that time that in a foot race, I could beat anyone else here."| Oldster Magazine
A look back at the latest in our "Sober Oldster" collaboration with The Small Bow. Here, tidbits from the most recent interviews in this popular monthly series.| Oldster Magazine
A quick hello. Acquainting newcomers with this magazine. A bit more on entering the "third act" of my life and the privilege of aging. "What's a Peter Pan?" And more...| Oldster Magazine
"I like knowing that my opinions are grounded in experience. In that sense, I like the mileage accrued."| oldster.substack.com
Interviews with "oldsters" of all ages... Click to read Oldster Magazine, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.| oldster.substack.com
Age is a number. Or is it two?| oldster.substack.com
Author Beth Kephart pays a virtual visit to writer Margaret Mandell's retirement village.| Oldster Magazine
Talking about eyewear—and eye care—as we age with Eyebobs' Katie Mack, and ophthalmic surgeon Dr. Samuel Masket. PLUS: A Friday Open Thread where you can chime in about your related experiences.| Oldster Magazine
"I am still like a child when I go to carnivals, circuses, antiquing, and when I see things that amaze me."| oldster.substack.com
This week, when O’Connor would have turned 57, Jocelyn Jane Cox traces the courage she first derived from the revolutionary pop star as a teen, and more recently as an adult.| oldster.substack.com
Thirteen years ago, at 62, Maryjane Fahey was really living it up in New York City. Then her limbs started shaking, and everything changed.| Oldster Magazine
What to read, watch, and listen to this weekend. PLUS: "The Oldster Top 10," Cliff Chenfeld's monthly playlist of new songs for old ears.👂| Oldster Magazine
"Had I my druthers, on my birthday, I’d receive calls from everyone I love—no texts permitted to mark birthdays. And flowers. Flowers on any occasion!"| oldster.substack.com
I had a great birthday eve at Oldster's first in-person event. Plus: Welcoming new subscribers.| Oldster Magazine
Watch now (28 mins) | The author of 17 books—including her recent memoir, First Born Girls—answers my questions over video and text. "I used to be a huge people pleaser—but not anymore, and I love that for myself!"| oldster.substack.com
On women, aging, and creativity.| oldster.substack.com
Julie Metz on her father's long life and big birthday. PLUS, an open thread on the centenarians in our lives: Do you have people 100 years old—or older—in your life? Or...are you 100 or older?| oldster.substack.com
"Learning about Penelope Fitzgerald’s life changed mine." An excerpt of 'Fonseca: A Novel,' with an introduction from the author.| oldster.substack.com
"Aging is terrific. No, arthritis is not, but it’s the most authentic self I’ve ever experienced."| Oldster Magazine
Part II of Gail Rice’s story about hiring younger male escorts at 70.| Oldster Magazine
"The way The B-52s started was just sort of magic. No one said, 'Let's start a band.' We just started jamming one night and it happened."| oldster.substack.com
After being scammed out of some savings, Martha Bayne rethinks the Gen X play book as it pertains to work and financial security.| oldster.substack.com
You say Friday Link Roundup. What to read, watch, and listen to this weekend...| oldster.substack.com
"I feel young and old at the same time. Like I've got the whole box of age crayons at my disposal and can color both inside and outside the lines."| oldster.substack.com
Martha Bayne interviews 73-year-old aerial arts enthusiast Barbara Hague.| oldster.substack.com
Megan Stielstra on embodying many ages at once, and learning of Sinéad O'Connor's death the summer her father was dying. An excerpt of "Nothing Compares to You: What Sinéad O'Connor Means to Us"| oldster.substack.com
"I regret that I didn’t start writing earlier because I think writing is a tremendous aid in self-awareness."| oldster.substack.com
After recovering from breast cancer treatment in her 50s, Martha Bayne reclaims her right to take up space as a dancer.| oldster.substack.com
"You're older than you've ever been, and now you're even older...and now you're even older...and now you're even older..." - "Older," They Might Be Giants| oldster.substack.com
"The actions of forgiveness, acceptance and letting go are crucial. I do them imperfectly, and will practice them—imperfectly—until I die."| oldster.substack.com
Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life. Click to read Oldster Magazine, by Sari Botton, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.| oldster.substack.com
(Unfortunately, not the fun kind.) An open thread about time's painful effects on our shoulders, hips, elbows, wrists, knees, ankles, etc., and what we're doing about it.| oldster.substack.com
Forty years ago, at 28, Michael Musto thought he was a has-been. Now 68, he reveals how he keeps adding new chapters to the consistently unfolding story of his career.| oldster.substack.com
On the brink of 60, while healing from unexpected surgery, Alison Krupnick bonds with her daughter’s molting orchid mantis.| oldster.substack.com
What are you giving loved ones this year? What gifts would you like to receive? An open thread. Plus, introducing the Oldster nameplate necklace, and other suggestions from the Ye Olde storefront...| oldster.substack.com
"I have scars from my Covid-era surgeries and will soon have another scar from my breast cancer surgery. In some ways, I view them the way some people view wrinkles, as evidence that I have lived."| oldster.substack.com
I Almost Don’t Care What You Think (of Me).| oldster.substack.com
